Users of Logitech’s ‘G15′ keyboard may be interested in the Gnome15 project which has created a set of tools which, in use with its sister daemon G15daemon, provide access to extra keys and the LCD screen available on the Logitech G15 keyboard.

“The tool is written using Python and PyGTK, this feature packaged first release contains a macro recorder supporting multiple profiles and automatic switching based on the active window.”

Plugins

Images of four of the 'screens'

A plugin framework provides access to many useful ‘screens’ that can be displayed on the LCD, including: –

A simple clock

Indicator Me – Displays your current presence status.

Screensaver – Detects when screensaver becomes active and dims the keyboard and displays a message.

Volume monitor

Weather. Displays current outlook, temperature, and 4 day forecast using Google weather API.